Carte-de-Visite, Andrew J. Robinson

Andrew J. Robinson (Front)

Andrew J. Robinson (Front)

Name/Title

Carte-de-Visite, Andrew J. Robinson

Entry/Object ID

2022.38.002.30

Description

A photography of a gentleman who is beyond youth, but not quite middle-aged. Wool jacket with medium width lapels, white shirt with turndown collar, and waistcoat of silk or fine wool with shawl collar. Bowtie of silk taffeta. Hair side parted and fashionably shaped. The eyes have been painted to be intensified. Approx. 1865-1870

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Carte de Visite

Subject Place

Location

Bowery

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Artist

T.G. Dimmers

Date made

1865 - 1870

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Location

Bowery

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back

Transcription

"T. G. Dimmers, / Photographic Gallery, / 388 Bowery, / New York / Near Cooper Institute"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom Edge

Transcription

"T.G. Dimmers, Photo., 388 Bowery, N.Y."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Stamped

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

2-1/4 in